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actions required by this AD, unless the AD of a passenger door, related to excessive Request To Include Revised Service
specifies otherwise. residual pressurization in the cabin on Information
(1) The Director of the Federal Register ground.
approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus asks that Airbus Service
* * * * *
this service information under 5 U.S.C. This unsafe condition could result in Bulletin A300–21–6049, Revision 02,
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
injury to crew members opening the dated April 16, 2007, be incorporated
(2) For service information identified in into the NPRM. (We referred to Revision
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box passenger door. We are issuing this AD
to require actions to correct the unsafe 01, dated September 15, 2006, as the
2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606. appropriate source of service
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, condition on these products.
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind information for accomplishing certain
DATES: This AD becomes effective
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the actions specified in the NPRM.)
January 14, 2008.
National Archives and Records The Director of the Federal Register We agree with Airbus and have
Administration (NARA). For information on approved the incorporation by reference changed paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to
the availability of this material at NARA, call
of certain publications listed in this AD refer to Revision 02 of Service Bulletin
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// A300–21–6049 for accomplishing
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- as of January 14, 2008.
certain actions, as no additional work is
locations.html. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
required by this revision. We have also
docket on the Internet at http://
changed paragraph (f)(2) of this AD to
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
give credit to operators who have
BY REFERENCE U.S. Department of Transportation,
accomplished the actions in accordance
Docket Operations, M–30, West
with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–21–
Dassault Service Bulletin Date Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 6049, Revision 01, dated September 15,
F50–468 ............................. March 29, 2006. Washington, DC. 2006.
F900–367 ........................... March 29, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Request To Withdraw the NPRM
F900EX–269 ...................... March 29, 2006.
Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, The Air Transport Association (ATA),
F2000–326 ......................... March 29, 2006.
F2000EX–83 ...................... March 29, 2006. International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, on behalf of its member American
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Airlines, asks that the NPRM be
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington withdrawn. American Airlines states
Issued in Renton, Washington, on 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
November 23, 2007. that the NPRM is unnecessary in light
fax (425) 227–1149. of the associated mitigating actions and
Ali Bahrami,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: crew training. The commenters also cite
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. Discussion actions in previous service bulletins and
[FR Doc. E7–23638 Filed 12–7–07; 8:45 am] rulemaking that already address the
We issued a notice of proposed
requirements in the NPRM.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
We acknowledge that previous service
part 39 to include an AD that would
bulletins and rulemaking have been
apply to the specified products. That
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION issued to address certain aspects of the
NPRM was published in the Federal
subject unsafe condition. However, we
Register on April 24, 2007 (72 FR
Federal Aviation Administration do not agree with the requests to
20289). That NPRM proposed to correct
withdraw the NPRM. The modification
an unsafe condition for the specified
14 CFR Part 39 required by this AD alleviates some of
products. The MCAI states:
the demands on the crews’ time and
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27982; Directorate The modification rendered mandatory by
Identifier 2007–NM–009–AD; Amendment attention during an emergency situation.
this Airworthiness Directive (AD) falls within It was determined that this modification
39–15288; AD 2007–25–06] the scope of a set of corrective measures
undertaken by AIRBUS subsequent to
addresses the unsafe condition because
RIN 2120–AA64 previous actions implemented changes
accidents which occurred to in-service
aircraft caused by the violent opening of a that still required the attention and
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
passenger door, related to excessive residual action of the crew. During an emergency
A300 Series Airplanes, Model A300–
pressurization in the cabin on ground. situation and if the cabin pressure
600 Series Airplanes, and Model A310 In order to prevent the flight crews control system is in manual mode, the
Series Airplanes operating in manual mode when discrete crew could be distracted enough that
spoilers signals are true and ensures OFV the necessary steps to prevent opening
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(outflow valve) or depress valve are driven
Administration (FAA), Department of open after landing, this modification consists of a door with the fuselage still under
Transportation (DOT). of introducing an automatic opening logic some level of pressurization may be
ACTION: Final rule. either for the forward and aft OFV or for the inadvertently missed. This would be
single depress valve, when the aircraft is on avoided with the ‘‘OFV Automatic
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new ground, immediately after landing. Opening Logic’’ installed. The purpose
airworthiness directive (AD) for the The MCAI requires the modification of the OFV opening logic is to offset a
products listed above. This AD results described previously. This unsafe crew missing the required action (OFV
from mandatory continuing condition could result in injury to crew full opening before landing is required
airworthiness information (MCAI) members opening the passenger door. by the procedure). Following an
originated by an aviation authority of You may obtain further information by evaluation of the OFV opening logic, we
another country to identify and correct examining the MCAI in the AD docket. have determined that the modification
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an unsafe condition on an aviation must be mandated. This modification,

product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Comments in combination with previous
condition as: We gave the public the opportunity to accomplishment of related
* * * accidents which occurred to in- participate in developing this AD. We modifications, will ensure that the
service aircraft caused by the violent opening considered the comments received. unresolved safety issue is addressed. We
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have made no change to the AD in this for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
regard. the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new AD:
Conclusion
is within the scope of that authority
We reviewed the available data, 2007–25–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–15288.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Docket No. FAA–2007–27982;
including the comments received, and that is likely to exist or develop on Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–009–AD.
determined that air safety and the products identified in this rulemaking
public interest require adopting the AD action. Effective Date
with the changes described previously. (a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
We determined that these changes will Regulatory Findings becomes effective January 14, 2008.
not increase the economic burden on We determined that this AD will not Affected ADs
any operator or increase the scope of the have federalism implications under (b) None.
AD. Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on Applicability
Differences Between This AD and the
the States, on the relationship between (c) This AD applies to the following
MCAI or Service Information airplanes, certificated in any category:
the national government and the States,
We have reviewed the MCAI and or on the distribution of power and (1) Model A300 series airplanes,
related service information and, in manufacturer serial numbers 0202, 0205,
responsibilities among the various 0225, 0299, and 0302, in forward facing crew
general, agree with their substance. But levels of government.
we might have found it necessary to use cockpit configuration, except airplanes
different words from those in the MCAI For the reasons discussed above, I which have received in service application of
certify this AD: Airbus Service Bulletin A300–21–0132.
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. (2) Model A310 series airplanes, all
operators and is enforceable. In making 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
certified models, all serial numbers, except
these changes, we do not intend to differ action’’ under Executive Order 12866; airplanes which have received in service
substantively from the information 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310–
provided in the MCAI and related DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 21–2062.
service information. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) Model A300–600 series airplanes, all
We might also have required different certified models, all serial numbers, on
3. Will not have a significant
actions in this AD from those in the which Airbus Modification 03881 is
economic impact, positive or negative, embodied, except airplanes which have
MCAI in order to follow our FAA on a substantial number of small entities received either incorporation of Airbus
policies. Any such differences are under the criteria of the Regulatory Modification 12942 during production, or
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Flexibility Act. application of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–
We prepared a regulatory evaluation 21–6049 in service.
Costs of Compliance
of the estimated costs to comply with Subject
We estimate that this AD will affect
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
about 191 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take up to 34 Examining the AD Docket America Code 21: Air conditioning.
work-hours per product to comply with Reason
the basic requirements of this AD. The You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// (e) The mandatory continued airworthiness
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. information (MCAI) states:
Required parts will cost up to $5,470 www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
The modification rendered mandatory by
per product. Where the service Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. this Airworthiness Directive (AD) falls within
information lists required parts costs and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the scope of a set of corrective measures
that are covered under warranty, we except Federal holidays. The AD docket undertaken by AIRBUS subsequent to
have assumed that there will be no contains the NPRM, the regulatory accidents which occurred to in-service
charge for these costs. As we do not evaluation, any comments received, and aircraft caused by the violent opening of a
other information. The street address for passenger door, related to excessive residual
control warranty coverage for affected pressurization in the cabin on ground.
parties, some parties may incur costs the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES In order to prevent the flight crews
higher than estimated here. Based on operating in manual mode when discrete
these figures, we estimate the cost of the section. Comments will be available in spoilers signals are true and ensures OFV
AD on U.S. operators to be up to the AD docket shortly after receipt. (outflow valve) or depress valve are driven
$1,564,290, or $8,190 per product. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 open after landing, this modification consists
of introducing an automatic opening logic
Authority for This Rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation either for the forward and aft OFV or for the
safety, Incorporation by reference, single depress valve, when the aircraft is on
Title 49 of the United States Code
Safety. ground, immediately after landing.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
This unsafe condition could result in injury
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Adoption of the Amendment to crew members opening the passenger door.
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ■ Accordingly, under the authority Actions and Compliance
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator, (f) Unless already done, do the following
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as actions.
authority. follows: (1) Within 18 months after the effective
We are issuing this rulemaking under date of this AD: Install an automatic opening
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS logic either for the forward and aft OFV
DIRECTIVES (outflow valve) or for the single depress

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: valve, as applicable, by introducing the use
General requirements.’’ Under that of discrete spoiler signals, driving one
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(Model A300 airplanes) or two (Model A310
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows: airplanes and Model A300–600 series
air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. airplanes) time delay relays, in accordance
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with the instructions of Airbus Service ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 0005, dated January 8, 2007; and Airbus
Bulletin A300–21–0132, dated July 28, 2006; FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Service Bulletins A300–21–0132, dated July
A310–21–2062, dated July 20, 2006; or Washington, 98057–3356; telephone (425) 28, 2006; A300–21–6049, Revision 02, dated
A300–21–6049, Revision 02, dated April 16, 227–1622; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using April 16, 2007; and A310–21–2062, dated
2007; as applicable. any approved AMOC on any airplane to July 20, 2006; for related information.
(2) Actions done before the effective date which the AMOC applies, notify your
of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the Material Incorporated by Reference
Bulletin A300–21–6049, dated August 31, FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), (i) You must use the applicable Airbus
2005; or Revision 01, dated September 15, or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. service information specified in Table 1 of
2006, are acceptable for compliance with the (2) Airworthy Product: For any this AD to do the actions required by this AD,
corresponding requirements of this AD. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective unless the AD specifies otherwise.
actions from a manufacturer or other source, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
FAA AD Differences use these actions if they are FAA-approved. approved the incorporation by reference of
Corrective actions are considered FAA-
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ this service information under 5 U.S.C.
approved if they are approved by the State
or service information as follows: No 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
of Design Authority (or their delegated
differences. agent). You are required to assure the product (2) For service information identified in
is airworthy before it is returned to service. this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Other FAA AD Provisions Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
(g) The following provisions also apply to reporting requirement in this AD, under the France.
this AD: provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, (3) You may review copies at the FAA,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
(AMOCs): The Manager, International has approved the information collection Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane requirements and has assigned OMB Control National Archives and Records
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Number 2120–0056. Administration (NARA). For information on
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested the availability of this material at NARA, call
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
Send information to ATTN: Tom Stafford, (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007– locations.html.
TABLE 1.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Airbus Service Bulletin Revision Date
A300–21–0132 .................................................................................................................................... Original .................... July 28, 2006.

A300–21–6049 .................................................................................................................................... 02 ............................. April 16, 2007.
A310–21–2062 .................................................................................................................................... Original .................... July 20, 2006.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Airworthiness to incorporate new and Docket Operations, M–30, West
November 23, 2007. revised structural inspections and Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Ali Bahrami, inspection intervals. This AD results 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, from issuance of new and revised Washington, DC 20590.
Aircraft Certification Service. structural inspections and inspection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
[FR Doc. E7–23462 Filed 12–7–07; 8:45 am] intervals. We are issuing this AD to Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P detect and correct fatigue cracking, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
which could result in reduced structural Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
integrity of the airplane. Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DATES: This AD becomes effective 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
January 14, 2008. fax (425) 227–1149.
Federal Aviation Administration The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39 of certain publications listed in the AD Discussion
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28996; Directorate as of January 14, 2008.
Identifier 2006–NM–217–AD; Amendment ADDRESSES: For service information The FAA issued a notice of proposed
39–15283; AD 2007–25–02] identified in this AD, contact Airbus, 1 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 part 39 to include an AD that would
RIN 2120–AA64 apply to all Airbus Model A310 series
Blagnac Cedex, France.
airplanes. That NPRM was published in
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model Examining the AD Docket the Federal Register on August 16, 2007
A310 Series Airplanes (72 FR 45952). That NPRM proposed to
You may examine the AD docket on
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http:// require revising the Airworthiness
Administration (FAA), Department of www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Limitations section of the Instructions
Transportation (DOT). Docket Management Facility between 9 for Continued Airworthiness to
ACTION: Final rule. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through incorporate new and revised structural
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD inspections and inspection intervals.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new docket contains this AD, the regulatory
Comments
airworthiness directive (AD) for all evaluation, any comments received, and
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. other information. The address for the We provided the public the
This AD requires revising the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) opportunity to participate in the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the is the Document Management Facility, development of this AD. We have
Instructions for Continued U.S. Department of Transportation, considered the comments received.

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an unsafe condition on an aviation must be mandated. This modification,

DIRECTIVES (outflow valve) or for the single depress

TABLE 1.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

A300–21–0132 .................................................................................................................................... Original .................... July 28, 2006.

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